Oahu Weather Forecast for August 22, 2026
Trade winds will continue to strengthen today as Tropical Storm Moke moves from east to west, south of the islands. This system will deliver periods of...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 22, 2026
East-facing shore surf will gradually build this weekend in response to strengthening trades. Surf along east and south-facing shores will be impacted by a...
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Oahu News:
Tropical Storm Moke nears Hawaii amid Lala recovery as emergency officials monitor potential heavy rainfall up to 15 inches across parts of the islands this weekend. Meanwhile, Hurricane Lala brought 1.3 trillion gallons of water to Hawaii, triggering massive flooding and ongoing recovery efforts statewide, with University of Hawaii researchers highlighting the storm's record-breaking impact equivalent to nearly 2 million Olympic-size pools of water.
Tropical Storm Moke nears Hawaii amid Lala recovery
Tropical Storm Moke moving closer the Hawaiian Islands
Tropical Storm Moke 'strengthens a little' as it nears Hawaiʻi Island: NWS
Moke strengthens slightly; Heavy rain, gusty winds expected to begin tonight on the Big Island
'Get ready Big Island: Forecast says another storm will bring heavy rain, strong winds Saturday night into Sunday'
'Moke holding steady as it advances toward Hawaiʻi; Big Island forecast to feel brunt of impacts from new tropical storm'
'Moke holding steady; new tropical storm expected to pass south of islands early next week as it weakens'
Maui News
Hawaiʻi July unemployment rate at 2.7%
Maui Countyʻs non seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July 2026 was 2.8%, down from the 3.2% rate reported a month earlier, and up from the 2.4% rate reported at the same time last year. Island specific unemployment rates were 2.8% on Maui, 4.0% on Molokaʻi and 3.0% on Lānaʻi.
Sugimura seeks to rename Kula Park in honor of late former Council Chair Gladys Coelho Baisa
Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura has submitted an application to rename Kula Park as Gladys Coelho Baisa Park, honoring the late former Maui County Council member and Council chair for her decades of service to Maui County and the Upcountry community.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.
In wake of Lala, HING helps with wellness checks in remote Kaʻū, conducts 11 assessments on Maui
Hawaiʻi National Guard personnel assisted Maui County by integrating into eight joint damage assessment teams, completing 11 comprehensive assessments of storm-affected areas.
Moke strengthens slightly; Heavy rain, gusty winds expected to begin tonight on the Big Island
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says heavy rain is forecast to impact the Big Island of Hawaiʻi late tonight, spreading westward across the remainder of the Hawaiian Islands Sunday into Monday. Although the strongest winds associated with Moke are expected to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, strong gusty winds are likely, particularly in areas within and downslope of higher terrain.
Kaua‘i News
Keep wild reef fish in their Hawaiʻi homes or return to removing hundreds of thousands of them?
Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources on Aug. 28 will make a critical choice about the future of the state's reef fish; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region urges people to tell officials not to reopen commercial aquarium fish collection.
Moke to begin weakening Sunday, but still forecast to bring possible couple of inches of rain to Kaua‘i
Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters in their 11 a.m. advisory for the tropical storm said, if it hasn't already, it likely will reach its peak intensity soon; expected to pass well to the south of Kauaʻi by early into next week.
US Coast Guard coordinates rescue from burning vessel more than 500 miles off Galapagos Islands
Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders at about 8 p.m. Thursday received multiple distress alerts from the Ecuadorian fishing vessel Drennec; all 27 crewmembers were rescued from a lifeboat by a responding good Samaritan vessel.
Transform crud into couture and show it off on the runway during 2026 Trashion Show
Garden Island Arts Council puts calls out for entries to participate in this special design contest and fashion show that challenges participants to rethink everyday rubbish or what otherwise might become trash by creating imaginative, unexpected and wearable art.
Island of Hawai‘i News
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: About 8,800 Big Island customers remain without power as of Saturday morning
Hawaiian Electric reports estimated restoration times are based on the best information available at the time; they also might be adjusted because of access issues, additional damage, unsafe conditions or specialized equipment.
Pāhoa High and Intermediate School earns National Schools of Distinction award
Pāhoa High and Intermediate School has been honored as a 2026 "School of Distinction" by the Association for Middle Level Education, affirming its innovative approach to education.
Moke forecast to reach peak intensity soon; storm center should pass couple of hundred miles south of Big Island on Sunday
Tropical storm now expected to begin weakening Sunday, but still expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain to some places of the Big Island and cause trade winds to be enhanced and gusty; Hawai‘i County to open shelters at 8 p.m. today.
Hawaii Island Community Health Center brings health care back to Nā‘ālehu with a mobile clinic
Even as its main facility remains closed due to severe flood damage, tbe Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center is spearheading efforts to restore healthcare access by deploying a mobile clinic next week.
Wind advisory goes into effect later today for portions of Big Island
The strongest winds are expected tonight and through Sunday night as trade winds are enhanced while Tropical Storm Moke passes to the south and will impact leeward locations over mountain ridges, gaps and where winds blow downslope from higher terrain.
